Paleontologists have discovered Plumadraco bankoorum, a new species of bird from 121 million years ago in China. This "feather dragon" possessed two tail feathers twice the length of its body, likely used for elaborate courtship displays to attract mates, mirroring modern bird behavior.

Paleontologists have discovered Plumadraco bankoorum, a new species of bird from 121 million years ago in China. This "feather dragon" possessed two tail feathers twice the length…

A bird preserved in a museum drawer for years has begun to draw attention after closer inspection revealed an unusual tail structure. The fossil belongs to Plumadraco bankoorum, a…

Scientists have identified a 121-million-year-old fossil as a new prehistoric bird species.